Podcast appearances and mentions of Richard Blumenthal

Welcome back to The Majority Report   On today's program:   After turning his back on every campaign promise and tanking the economy for a meaningless war, Donald Trump's approval rating is nearing historic lows.   Nicholas Enrich, former civil servant who worked at USAID under four administrations joins the program to discuss his new book: "Into the Wood Chipper: a Whistleblower's Account of How the Trump Administration Shredded USAID"   In the Fun Half:   Senator Richard Blumenthal asks three different Trump judicial nominees if Joe Biden won the 2020 presidential election and all three refuse. Meanwhile, as Blumenthal questions the nominees, Senator Chuck Grassley is caught on a hot mic asking why they won't acknowledge Biden's victory.   Senator Chris Coons asks a Trump judicial nominee if Trump is ineligible for a third term per the 22nd amendment and the nominee is afraid to acknowledge the law and close the door on a third term.   WNBA star Kelsey Plum does not understand how marginal tax rates work. If you have been listening to MR for more than a week than you know that marginal tax rate literacy is his passion project.   The Daily Wire has had to layoff 50% of their employees after they failed in their children's content endeavor.   All that and more.   To connect and organize with your local ICE rapid response team visit ICERRT.com The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Follow us on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors: COZY EARTH: Go to cozyearth.com/MAJORITYREPORT for an exclusive 20% off. TRUST & WILL: Get 20% off trustandwill.com/MAJORITY AURA FRAMES: Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/MAJORITY. Promo Code MAJORITY SUNSET LAKE CBD: Today is the last day to us coupon Code "MayDay26" for $8 off all smokable hemp products and vape carts at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech On Instagram: @MrBryanVokey Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.  

s the Trump administration's Iran strategy a historic victory or a "dangerously exaggerated" stalemate? In this episode of Chaos Culture Radio, we break down the two-day congressional firestorm featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. From heated exchanges with military veterans like Sen. Mark Kelly to a controversial new interpretation of the War Powers Act, the gloves are officially off in D.C. In this episode, we discuss:The "No Quarter" Controversy: Analyzing the tense standoff between Hegseth and Sen. Mark Kelly over the definition of "no quarter" and whether the secretary's rhetoric constitutes an order for war crimes.The 60-Day Countdown: Why Hegseth claims the current ceasefire "pauses" the clock on the War Powers Resolution and why Sen. Tim Kaine says that theory is constitutionally "reckless.""Cheap Seats" & "Naysayers": Hegseth's bold move to label congressional Democrats—and some Republicans—as the "biggest adversary" to the U.S. military effort in Iran.The Cost of Victory: Sen. Jack Reed's data on the $25 billion price tag, 13 American lives lost, and the skyrocketing gas prices hitting the American family.Kid Rock & The Apache: Addressing the criticism over Hegseth inviting Kid Rock for a "joy ride" in an Apache helicopter while service members remain in harm's way.The $1.5 Trillion Budget: A look at the record-breaking 2027 military budget request and the push for a 355-ship Navy.Key Moment: "The negative nature in which you characterize the incredible and historic effort in Iran is part of the reason the American people view it the way they do." — Pete Hegseth to Sen. Richard Blumenthal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chaos-culture-radio--3078307/support.Follow Chaos Culture Radio for real conversations that move culture forward.New episodes every week.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Don sits down with Senator Richard Blumenthal to break down the latest chaos surrounding the Trump administration and the escalating situation in Iran. Blumenthal doesn't mince words. He says the American people are being misled, with the administration's story constantly shifting as new claims are contradicted by officials and even foreign governments. As confusion grows around the goals, strategy, and endgame of this conflict, they discuss what it means for transparency, accountability, and the risks facing the U.S. moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John welcomes Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal to discuss the ongoing impasse on Capitol Hill over funding D.H.S. (and the resulting T.S.A-related chaos at America's airports) and reforming ICE, as well as the fierce debates over the SAVE Act and the war in Iran. Regarding the war, Blumenthal argues that “Donald Trump is boxing himself into putting troops on the ground”—and that the only winners in the conflict so far are Russia and Vladimir Putin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael argues that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will need support from Zohran Mamdani's base to have a viable path to the governor's seat and breaks down the logic behind that strategy. Democratic politicians have pushed back on President Trump's decision to send ICE agents to airports, warning it could create additional chaos and disruption. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has been particularly vocal in his opposition, calling the move a political play by Republicans and the Trump administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaGuardia Airport in New York remains closed until further notice after two pilots were killed and 41 passengers were injured when an Air Canada plane struck a fire truck on the tarmac. ICE agents are reportedly being deployed to TSA checkpoints at airports to assist with security screening, including identifying illegal immigrants. President Trump announced that productive talks with Tehran's government have taken place over the past day, sparking a rally on Wall Street and a sharp drop in oil prices. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews New York Post journalist Michael Goodwin. Michael argues that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will need support from Zohran Mamdani's base to have a viable path to the governor's seat and breaks down the logic behind that strategy. Democratic politicians have pushed back on President Trump's decision to send ICE agents to airports, warning it could create additional chaos and disruption. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has been particularly vocal in his opposition, calling the move a political play by Republicans and the Trump administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LaGuardia Airport in New York remains closed until further notice after two pilots were killed and 41 passengers were injured when an Air Canada plane struck a fire truck on the tarmac. ICE agents are reportedly being deployed to TSA checkpoints at airports to assist with security screening, including identifying illegal immigrants. President Trump announced that productive talks with Tehran's government have taken place over the past day, sparking a rally on Wall Street and a sharp drop in oil prices. Mark interviews New York Post journalist Michael Goodwin. Michael argues that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will need support from Zohran Mamdani's base to have a viable path to the governor's seat and breaks down the logic behind that strategy. Democratic politicians have pushed back on President Trump's decision to send ICE agents to airports, warning it could create additional chaos and disruption. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has been particularly vocal in his opposition, calling the move a political play by Republicans and the Trump administration. President Trump posted a controversial tweet following the passing of former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who led the Russia-Trump campaign investigation, at the age of 81. A new Christopher Columbus statue was unveiled near the White House, in part using remnants of a previously removed statue. Zohran Mamdani's wife, Rama Duwaji, is facing increased scrutiny over her artwork and social media activity, which has drawn criticism amid concerns over anti-Israel sentiment. Mark interviews Republican candidate for NY Governor Bruce Blakeman. The key to bringing people back to New York is cutting taxes - not raising them. Both Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul are pushing for higher taxes in the state. Viewers are cautioned to approach current polling with skepticism, as much of it is being conducted by far-left-leaning colleges and universities. Governor Hochul has come under fire for spending a significant amount of taxpayer money on illegal immigrants. The question is now being raised: could a debate between Blakeman and Hochul be on the horizon? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael argues that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will need support from Zohran Mamdani's base to have a viable path to the governor's seat and breaks down the logic behind that strategy. Democratic politicians have pushed back on President Trump's decision to send ICE agents to airports, warning it could create additional chaos and disruption. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has been particularly vocal in his opposition, calling the move a political play by Republicans and the Trump administration.

LaGuardia Airport in New York remains closed until further notice after two pilots were killed and 41 passengers were injured when an Air Canada plane struck a fire truck on the tarmac. ICE agents are reportedly being deployed to TSA checkpoints at airports to assist with security screening, including identifying illegal immigrants. President Trump announced that productive talks with Tehran's government have taken place over the past day, sparking a rally on Wall Street and a sharp drop in oil prices. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews New York Post journalist Michael Goodwin. Michael argues that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will need support from Zohran Mamdani's base to have a viable path to the governor's seat and breaks down the logic behind that strategy. Democratic politicians have pushed back on President Trump's decision to send ICE agents to airports, warning it could create additional chaos and disruption. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has been particularly vocal in his opposition, calling the move a political play by Republicans and the Trump administration.

LaGuardia Airport in New York remains closed until further notice after two pilots were killed and 41 passengers were injured when an Air Canada plane struck a fire truck on the tarmac. ICE agents are reportedly being deployed to TSA checkpoints at airports to assist with security screening, including identifying illegal immigrants. President Trump announced that productive talks with Tehran's government have taken place over the past day, sparking a rally on Wall Street and a sharp drop in oil prices. Mark interviews New York Post journalist Michael Goodwin. Michael argues that Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will need support from Zohran Mamdani's base to have a viable path to the governor's seat and breaks down the logic behind that strategy. Democratic politicians have pushed back on President Trump's decision to send ICE agents to airports, warning it could create additional chaos and disruption. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut has been particularly vocal in his opposition, calling the move a political play by Republicans and the Trump administration. President Trump posted a controversial tweet following the passing of former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who led the Russia-Trump campaign investigation, at the age of 81. A new Christopher Columbus statue was unveiled near the White House, in part using remnants of a previously removed statue. Zohran Mamdani's wife, Rama Duwaji, is facing increased scrutiny over her artwork and social media activity, which has drawn criticism amid concerns over anti-Israel sentiment. Mark interviews Republican candidate for NY Governor Bruce Blakeman. The key to bringing people back to New York is cutting taxes - not raising them. Both Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul are pushing for higher taxes in the state. Viewers are cautioned to approach current polling with skepticism, as much of it is being conducted by far-left-leaning colleges and universities. Governor Hochul has come under fire for spending a significant amount of taxpayer money on illegal immigrants. The question is now being raised: could a debate between Blakeman and Hochul be on the horizon?

Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show playing President Donald Trump’s speech in Memphis. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks more about the Air Canada jet hitting a fire truck in response to another jet problem. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: Connecticut Democrats needing an ID to recycle but still don’t agree with the Save Act, Senator Richard Blumenthal not in favor of ICE agents assisting TSA, and Tucker Carlson wanting the U.S. to share power with China. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about Representative Joyce Beatty and the rest of Democrats still don’t want the Save Act to pass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the first hour of the show talking about the Supreme Court hearings on receiving mail-in ballots after election day. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about President Donald Trump speaking on the latest deal with Iran. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about a professor at California State University San Bernadino who examines sexual inequalities that are reproduced through social institutions. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking about ICE agents assisting TSA and getting lines under control during the DHS shutdown. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show playing President Donald Trump’s speech in Memphis. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks more about the Air Canada jet hitting a fire truck in response to another jet problem. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: Connecticut Democrats needing an ID to recycle but still don’t agree with the Save Act, Senator Richard Blumenthal not in favor of ICE agents assisting TSA, and Tucker Carlson wanting the U.S. to share power with China. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about Representative Joyce Beatty and the rest of Democrats still don’t want the Save Act to pass. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show talking more about President Donald Trump speaking on more deals being made with Iran. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony is joined with John Bachman of Newsmax to talk about his new book, Turning Point: How Reagan Liberated Grenada and Won the Cold War. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks about how the U.S. should remove themselves from the United Nations. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking about an illegal immigrant killing a Loyola-Chicago student. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tegoroczne orędzie o stanie państwa wygłoszone przez Donald Trump było najdłuższym w historii i trwało 108 minut. W centrum wystąpienia znalazły się koszty życia, inflacja oraz sytuacja ekonomiczna amerykańskich rodzin. Prezydent przekonywał, że jego administracja skutecznie obniżyła inflację, odpowiadając jednocześnie na zarzuty Demokratów dotyczące tych tematów.W przemówieniu pojawiły się także zapowiedzi wstrzymania płatności dla dużych firm ubezpieczeniowych i przekazania środków bezpośrednio obywatelom na zakup prywatnej opieki zdrowotnej. Trump wezwał również do wprowadzenia trwałego zakazu handlu akcjami przez członków Kongresu oraz do ograniczenia masowego wykupu domów przez wielkie korporacje. W polityce handlowej podkreślał znaczenie ceł, które w jego ocenie mogłyby w przyszłości częściowo zastąpić system podatku dochodowego.Wątek polityki zagranicznej ograniczył się głównie do stanowiska wobec Iranu i trwających negocjacji dotyczących programu nuklearnego. Zauważalny był brak odniesień do wojny w Ukrainie oraz Rosji. Wystąpienie wywołało wyraźne podziały polityczne – część Demokratów nie uczestniczyła w orędziu, a kongresmen Al Green został wyprowadzony z sali po proteście. Lider Demokratów w Izbie Reprezentantów Hakeem Jeffries oraz senator Richard Blumenthal ostro skrytykowali przemówienie, określając je jako oderwane od rzeczywistości i pełne propagandy.Według sondażu przeprowadzonego przez CNN większość widzów oceniła wystąpienie pozytywnie. Orędzie potwierdziło, że główną osią politycznego przekazu prezydenta pozostają kwestie gospodarcze oraz próba przedstawienia się jako obrońcy klasy średniej w obliczu rosnących kosztów życia w kontekście zbliżających się wyborów w środku kadencji.

Kalshi and Polymarket are getting a watchful eye as it can be very easy to manipulate the betting on their sites. Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about it.

Ralph spends the whole hour with progressive activist, Corbin Trent, former communications director for Alexandria Ocasio Cortez to discuss the lack of vision and the spineless leadership in the corporate Democratic Party.Corbin Trent is a co-founder of Brand New Congress and former co-director of Justice Democrats, two grassroots organizations working to elect progressive Democrats to Congress. He was the National Campaign Coordinator for the Bernie Sanders Presidential campaign, and recently served as the Communications Director for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. He writes about rebuilding America at AmericasUndoing.com.This is a [Democratic] Party that is led by sinecurists and apparatchiks who never look at themselves in the mirror after they lose to the most vicious, cruel, ignorant, anti-worker, anti-women, anti-environment, anti-small taxpayer, pro-war Republican Party. They never look into it. It's always: they blame the Greens or they blame some third party or Independent candidate. And they never ask themselves why as a national party did they abandon half the country, which are now called red states?Ralph NaderThe Democratic Party I think, ultimately, is leaderless because it's visionless. It doesn't really see. I don't think the Democratic Party as an entity or as an ideology has a real vision for how to go forward differently. And, therefore, it's hard to be led. It's hard to lead if you don't have a direction.Corbin TrentThe Democratic Party—like your Chuck Schumers, like your Hakeem Jeffries, and like most of the people that are elected there and in leadership positions at all, look at this system, the system of neoliberalism, and they think that somehow it's going to magically start working again. And the fact is that it's not. They have been unable so far to internalize the depth of the brokenness of this system. And then really unable to, I think, really internalize why Trump was powerful, why his messages were powerful. They want to look at it through this extremely narrow and negative lens of racism, bigotry and fear. As opposed to a complete and utter disdain for the system which is sucking from their lives and extracting from their communities. And I think that spells trouble.Corbin TrentIt's not my job as a voter to inspire myself to vote for you. It's your job as a candidate or as a party or as somebody to build a vision that inspires me to vote.Corbin TrentNews 3/13/26* This week, the New York City Council held a hearing on proposed legislation to carry out Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pledge to repossess property from “landlords who have racked up housing code violations and debt from unpaid taxes and fines.” This bill would empower the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development to turn these buildings over to owners they deem “more responsible.” This would be an update of a program the city has tried to implement before, called “third-party transfer.” However, the council is hesitant to take this step, worrying that it could disproportionately affect small landlords that simply lack the resources to fix code violations or pay fees, as opposed to venture capital backed corporate landlords. Rosa Kelly, chief of staff to the housing commissioner, said the department “views the program as a key part of [their] broader enforcement and preservation toolkit to ensure that housing remains safe and livable for New Yorkers.” This from Gothamist.* In more local news, this week Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released a long-awaited report on congestion traffic pricing in the District of Columbia. According to the Washington Examiner, the study was conducted in 2021 and the Mayor has delayed the release until now. Along with the release of the study, Mayor Bowser sent a letter to D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, wherein the Mayor described the “congestion pricing tax scheme,” which includes a proposed $10 charge for people entering the city, as a “bad idea,” and argued that D.C. could not be compared to Midtown Manhattan, which recently implemented a successful congestion pricing system. Democratic Socialist Councilwoman and leading Mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis-George refused to dismiss the study out of hand, writing “Now that the report is public, the Council has an opportunity to dig into the findings & explore what they could mean for the District—including opportunities to reduce congestion, improve air quality & public health, & strengthen public transit for residents across the city.”* Meanwhile, on the West Coast, a new poll shows incumbent Mayor Karen Bass drawing under 20% of the vote in the upcoming primary for her reelection campaign. While this still puts Bass in the lead, it is clearly a weak showing and would be far below the 50% threshold she would need to win to avoid a November runoff. This poll also finds former reality television star Spencer Pratt in second place with around 10% support, and councilmember Nithya Raman – who has been both endorsed and censured by DSA LA in the past – in third with just over 9%, per KTLA. The LA Mayoral race mirrors the California gubernatorial race, which features ten candidates, none of whom draws over 20% in the polls. At some point, the party will have to step in to pressure underperforming candidates to drop out and endorse more viable alternatives, but June is quickly approaching with little sign of party unity.* Speaking of the Democrats, POLITICO is out with a new story on how red state Democratic parties are undermining their best chances of toppling incumbent Republican Senators – independent populist left candidates. In Montana, former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar has launched an independent bid for Senate, with the backing of former longtime Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester. Bodnar filed on the final day candidates could get on the ballot in the state, and on that same day, three-term incumbent Republican Senator Steve Daines announced he would not run for reelection. POLITICO describes this as “an explicit effort to keep Democrats from fielding a strong candidate of their own.” The state party however shows no interest in stepping aside to clear a path for Bodnar. A similar dynamic is unfolding in South Dakota, with the state party feuding with independent candidate Brian Bengs – who has “raised more than five times his Democratic opponent and more than any non-Republican candidate in the state in 16 years” – while in Idaho, former Democratic state lawmaker Todd Achilles is running as an independent and the state party has played their strategy close to the vest. Only in Nebraska has the state party fully thrown their weight behind the popular independent candidate Dan Osborn, who came within approximately 60,000 votes of longtime incumbent Deb Fischer in 2024 and is polling within a single point of Senator Pete Ricketts this cycle.* In Congress, Republicans have independent problems of their own. Last week, Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley announced he would register as “no party preference,” instead of as a Republican, as he seeks reelection to Congress in his newly redrawn California congressional district. Axios quotes a Kiley spokesperson who said it is “not official yet” whether he will leave the party or the conference, adding: “For now, he's just filing as an independent for his reelection campaign.” If Kiley did leave the Republican conference, it would further imperil the Republicans' razor-thin House majority, which has been continuously whittled down over the course of the 119th Congress.* Turning to foreign affairs, Reuters reports that on Sunday, Colombia held congressional elections which saw the leftist Historic Pact win the most seats in the Senate, but with only 25 out of 102 seats, the Pact will have to compete against the right-wing Democratic Center in order to form a coalition government. Democratic Center, led by ⁠former President Alvaro Uribe, won 17 seats. Ivan Cepeda, the presidential candidate of Historic Pact, called the election results a “categorical ​victory.” In the House, Democratic Center won 32 out of 182 seats, followed by the ‌Liberal ⁠Party with 31, and the Historic Pact with 29. Colombia will choose a new president in May, but according to Ariel Avila, a re-elected senator from the Green Alliance, whether that president is left or right they will likely face a “vetocracy” where “lawmakers block parties ​simply because they come from the opposing side.”* In more news from Latin America, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) reports the right-wing government of Daniel Noboa in Ecuador has suspended the largest opposition party – the leftist Citizens' Revolution or RC – for nine months. If carried out, RC, led by former leftist president Rafael Correa, will effectively be barred from registering candidates for the 2027 local elections. CEPR Co-Director Mark Weisbrot is quoted saying “The government of President Daniel Noboa, who is strongly backed by President Trump, is trying to accelerate the destruction of what is left of democracy in Ecuador.” CEPR Director of International Policy Alex Main added “Democracy has been under attack since the presidency of Lenín Moreno (2017–2021), with not only the exclusion of political parties, but with persecution by lawfare, the imprisonment or forced exile of political opponents, and Noboa's repeated assumption of ‘emergency' powers and other abuses that have gutted civil liberties.” Recently, President Noboa has been closely collaborating with Trump and the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) to carry out joint “lethal kinetic operations” in Ecuador.* Turning to the Middle East, NBC reports Iran is launching its ‘most intense' strikes of the war, firing some of its most advanced ballistic missiles toward Tel Aviv and Haifa and attacking multiple ships attempting passage through the blockaded Straits of Hormuz. Additionally, reports are trickling out through the Israeli press, which operates under military censorship, about high-profile targets being hit inside the country. The Jewish Chronicle confirms Binyah Hevron, son of Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich was wounded by a Hezbollah rocket, with shrapnel penetrating his back and abdomen, while Yahoo News has debunked rumors that an Iranian missile strike killed Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Officially, over 1,200 have been killed by Israeli and American strikes in Iran, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, while 570 have been killed in Lebanon. Retlatiatory strikes by Iran have killed 13 in Israel.* Meanwhile, a new wrinkle has emerged in the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal. Last week, Variety reported that Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have been raising the alarm about financing for this deal coming from Gulf states, including the Qatar Investment Authority, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. This duo have called for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States – an interagency body that reviews foreign investments in American businesses for potential national security risks – to review the deal. Warren told the industry trade publication, “Given the cloud of corruption surrounding the Trump administration's review of this deal from Day One, it's no surprise that Trump's Treasury Department is sticking its head in the sand instead of investigating the national security risks of $24 billion from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds apparently flooding this deal. It's American consumers who will pay the price. Thanks to Donald Trump, a Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could mean higher prices and fewer choices, and might allow foreign actors to control what's on our screens or access our private viewing information.” Ironically, the Trump administration's warlike actions in Iran may have inadvertently solved this problem. Gizmodo reports that the Gulf states are now “reviewing current and future investment commitments in order to alleviate some of the anticipated economic strain from the current war.” It is unclear what would happen if the Gulf states rescinded their financing of this deal, seeing as Paramount is the buyer preferred by the Trump administration and has already paid the $2.8 billion “break-up” fee to Netflix stipulated by their previous agreement with WBD.* Finally, a new Pew poll reveals a troubling reality of contemporary American life. According to the poll, which asked people around the world to rate the morality and ethics of others in their country, 53% of U.S. adults say their fellow Americans have bad morals and ethics. While that may not sound so stark, Pew notes that the United States is the only country they surveyed where more adults described the morality and ethics of others living in the country as bad rather than good, with only 47% saying the latter. Turkey came up second, with 51% saying good and 49% saying bad. Pew is careful to state that they have never conducted a poll on this question before, meaning they cannot say whether this is a reflection of long-held beliefs among Americans or a new phenomenon, but it could be the result of long-term trends related to political polarization and the decline in interpersonal trust over the past several decades. Whatever the reasons behind this fact, it presents a formidable problem for political leaders. How can one unify a country wherein the people do not trust one another or even believe that their neighbors are morally and ethically upstanding individuals? Surely there must be a way forward, but what that is I cannot say.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has acknowledged that the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections, faces significant hurdles in the Senate due to the current filibuster rules. He stated plainly, “The votes aren't there” to pass it through a marathon talking filibuster, as demanded by some to force Democrats to hold the floor indefinitely. Thune further explained, “The votes aren't there, one, to nuke the filibuster, and the votes aren't there for a talking filibuster,” emphasizing the lack of support to change Senate procedures or override opposition. Americans who support securing elections and restoring the traditional talking filibuster for greater transparency should politely call Senator Thune's office at (202) 224-2321 today and urge him to lead on passing the SAVE Act while mandating real, on-the-floor debate — no more silent blocks! WE ALSO COVER: Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei makes an appearance.  America loses to Italy during the World Baseball Classic. Was John Lennon gay? Teacher detained over private Snapchat. Muslims must leave America? 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:15 John Thune on SAVE Act 04:25 Harry Enten Voter ID Poll 05:10 Democrats are Racist 07:28 Wasted Republican Years 10:36 November Voting 14:50 Steve Witkoff on Iran Negotiations 19:08 Cardboard Ayatollah 21:12 British Navy Heading to Iran 21:53 Doctored Ayatollah Picture 24:43 Trump's Strait of Hormuz Message 27:13 Harley Lipmann's Iran Assessment 32:42 Chewing the Fat 51:18 Richard Blumenthal on Iran 58:41 Tim Burchett on Gas Prices 1:05:42 Liberal Walks Out of Interview 1:15:13 Trump at Miami Gas Station 1:18:35 Teacher Detained & Fired for Snapchat Message 1:33:39 NYC Marathon Terrorist's Lawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-- On the Show -- Senator Mark Warner, Democrat from Virginia, joins us to discuss why he believes the Iran conflict is a war of choice with unclear objectives and poor planning by the Trump administration -- Senator Richard Blumenthal warns after a classified Iran briefing that the United States appears to be moving toward deploying American ground troops -- Reporting shows that Volodymyr Zelensky offered Donald Trump battlefield-tested technology to counter Iranian-style drones but the Trump administration failed to act -- Gasoline prices jump about 32 percent in a matter of months during Donald Trump's presidency, creating a political problem as voters confront higher costs at the pump -- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt struggles to answer reporters' questions about Donald Trump's Iran claims, troop injuries, and other issues -- Democrat Bobbi Boudman defeats Republican Dale Fincher in a New Hampshire special election, marking the tenth straight seat Democrats have flipped during Trump's second term -- Donald Trump posts a series of aggressive and erratic Truth Social messages threatening Iran, boasting about military strikes and attacking fellow Republican Thomas Massie -- On the Bonus Show: A new poll shows Talarico beating Cornyn and Paxton in Texas, lawmakers advance a bill to lower housing prices, federal workers sue after being fired over James O'Keefe stings, and much more...

Bislang haben die USA im Krieg gegen den Iran wenige Verluste zu beklagen, weil sie den Krieg aus der Luft führen. Das könnte sich ändern, wenn sie die nach wie vor variierenden Kriegsziele erreichen möchten. Dies betonte der demokratische Senator Richard Blumenthal nach einem geschlossenen Briefing im Kongress gegenüber US-Medien. «Am meisten beunruhigt mich die Gefahr für das Leben amerikanischer Soldaten, die durch einen möglichen Einsatz unserer Söhne und Töchter im Iran entstehen könnte», sagte Blumenthal, der den Bundesstaat Connecticut vertritt. Angeblich sollen allenfalls Spezialkräfte das hochangereicherte iranische Uran sicherstellen sowie die Insel Kharg erobern, über die der Iran den Ölexport abwickelt. Welches Risiko ginge Donald Trump ein, wenn er Bodentruppen entsenden würde? Wie stellen eigentlich die amerikanischen Medien diesen Krieg dar? Und was meint Trump, wenn er sagt, der Krieg gehe «sehr bald» zu Ende? Darüber unterhält sich Christof Münger, Leiter des Ressorts International, mit dem langjährigen USA-Korrespondenten Martin Kilian. Kilian lebt in Charlottesville, Virginia. Produzentin: Jacky Wechsler Hier geht's zum dazugehörigen Artikel und dem Bild von Trump mit Mütze Mehr zum Thema Strasse von Hormuz wird zum entscheidenden Kampfplatz Krieg in Nahost, der Ölpreis steigt – und schon klingelt Putins Telefon Am Persischen Golf droht die nächste Eskalations­stufe – der Krieg ums Wasser Keine Tanker, kein Öl: So kollabierte der Schiffsverkehr in der Strasse von Hormus   Mehr USA-Berichterstattung finden Sie auf unserer Webseite und in den Apps. Den «Tages-Anzeiger» können Sie 3 Monate zum Preis von 1 Monat testen: tagiabo.ch.Feedback, Kritik und Fragen an: podcasts@tamedia.ch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Independent Americans host and Iraq War veteran Paul Rieckhoff takes you behind the scenes of his fiery CNN Newsroom clash with former Congressman and fellow Iraq vet Peter Meijer over President Trump's escalating Iran strategy and the deadly strike on an Iranian school that killed scores of children and teachers. In this raw, real-time debrief, Rieckhoff explains why Trump's rush to blame Iran despite independent analysis suggesting U.S. responsibility shreds American credibility, feels like “deja vu all over again” for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, and risks dragging America into another open-ended Middle East war most Americans do not want.​ He breaks down Trump's “all gas, no brakes” approach—from regime-change talk and operations in at least eight countries in a year without real debate or authorization, to juvenile White House war memes that trivialize the very real costs for U.S. troops and civilians across the region—while slamming both parties in Congress, including Democrats like Senator Richard Blumenthal, for failing to enforce the War Powers Act or put real guardrails on the commander in chief. Drawing sharp lessons from Iraq's 20-year quagmire, Rieckhoff warns Iran could be even more dangerous and costly if we don't learn from history—and makes the case that Americans must demand transparency, real debate and actual votes before war, now more than ever. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Learn more about Paul's work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It's a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The U.S.-led campaign against Iran is off to a decisive start, with over 3,000 targets struck and Iran's military crippled. President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stress that overwhelming air superiority—combined with the Israeli Defense Forces—makes a ground invasion unnecessary. Energy markets spike, but experts and the administration insist it's temporary. Meanwhile, Democrats face criticism for opposing the war despite supporting similar actions in the past. This episode breaks down the military strategy, oil market impacts, and partisan contradictions. Episode Summary The Iran conflict continues with rapid U.S. and Israeli strikes crippling Iranian military and leadership structures. President Donald Trump scores the campaign a “12 to 15,” highlighting near-total destruction of Iran's army, navy, and communications, while dismissing the need for a ground invasion or European support. Secretary Pete Hegseth details the strategic advantage of air superiority and the planned use of conventional munitions—gravity bombs ranging from 500 to 2,000 pounds—to target remaining military assets. Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel amid the strikes on Iranian depots. Energy Secretary Chris Wright reassures markets that the spike is temporary and driven by fear, not actual shortages. President Donald Trump echoes this, emphasizing that short-term disruptions are a small price to pay for neutralizing Iran's nuclear threat. Meanwhile, political scrutiny mounts at home. Senior Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi and Richard Blumenthal, criticize the war despite prior support for similar unilateral actions under Obama—drawing accusations of hypocrisy from legal analysts like Jonathan Turley. The episode also highlights the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles half of China's energy exports but only three percent of U.S. oil, reinforcing that current disruptions are manageable for America while sending a warning to global adversaries. Key Takeaways U.S. and Israeli air forces have crippled Iranian military capabilities; ground invasion deemed unnecessary. Over 3,000 Iranian targets hit in the first week of the campaign. Oil prices spike above $100 per barrel, driven by fear, not supply shortage; expected to normalize. President Donald Trump emphasizes strategic benefits outweigh temporary economic discomfort. Democrats face criticism for opposing the war despite supporting similar actions in past conflicts. Strait of Hormuz disruption impacts global markets more than U.S. domestic supply. Topic Tags: Iran Conflict, U.S. Military, Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth, Oil Prices, Jonathan Turley, Nancy Pelosi, Richard Blumenthal, Air Superiority, Strait of Hormuz, Israel Defense Forces, Geopolitics

Today's Headlines: The first 2026 primaries are done. In North Carolina, Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley advanced to face off for retiring Sen. Thom Tillis' seat. In Arkansas, Sen. Tom Cotton cruised to renomination, while Democrat Hallie Shoffner won with 77%. Texas was a little more dramatic. After historic turnout, a Dallas judge extended voting hours over polling confusion. Attorney General Ken Paxton — who's on the ballot — asked the Texas Supreme Court to block it, and the court agreed. Paxton now heads to a GOP runoff with Sen. John Cornyn after neither hit 50%. Abroad, the Iran war intensified after drones struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh. President Donald Trump said Iran's air defenses were “knocked out” and promised “big-scale” strikes. Sen. Richard Blumenthal warned of possible “boots on the ground.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested U.S. strikes were preemptive ahead of Israeli action — then tried to walk that back. Israel also hit a meeting of Iran's Council of Experts during its Supreme Leader selection. Stateside, reports say some commanders framed the war to troops as “God's divine plan.” FBI Director Kash Patel fired counterintelligence officials who had worked Trump-related cases, including Iran matters, and now faces whistleblower claims over handling of an ICE shooting investigation. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem endured a bruising hearing, with Sen. Tillis suggesting she resign. House Oversight is expanding its Epstein probe to include Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and former Goldman Sachs counsel Kathy Ruemmler. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to expand France's nuclear arsenal, and Melania Trump chaired a UN Security Council meeting during the U.S. presidency rotation. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: AP News: Primary election live updates: Texas GOP Senate headed to a runoff Axios: Iran targets U.S. allies, hits American Embassy in Riyadh The Guardian: Rubio tries to backtrack after Israel comments later contradicted by Trump trigger criticism – as it happened | US news Axios: Israel bombs council choosing Iran's next supreme leader, official says Substack: U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for “Armageddon,” Return of Jesus NYT: Macron Expands French Nuclear Arsenal and Vows Protection for Neighbors CNN: Kash Patel gutted FBI counterintelligence team tasked with tracking Iranian threats days before US strikes, sources say The Daily Beast: Sinister Reason Keystone Kash Halted ICE Killing Probe Revealed NYT: Noem Defends Describing Minneapolis Protesters' Actions as Domestic Terrorism Politico: Canceled contracts, a failed polygraph and personal disputes: Inside the turbulent tenure of Noem's former cyber czar NYT: Lutnick Agrees to Testify in House Epstein Investigation BBC: Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid Iran strikes Subscribe to the Betches News Room and join the Morning Announcements group chat. Go to: ⁠⁠⁠betchesnews.substack.com Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Richard Blumenthal calls in to comment on the on-going strikes in Iran.

OA1239 - Did the Supreme Court just hand Donald Trump the biggest L in US presidential history? We go beyond the headlines to break down the first decision on the merits of any of the second Trump term's policies. What is the deal with the “major questions doctrine” and why can't the conservative justices agree about what it is and how to use it? Why did Neil Gorsuch choose this case to drop a lengthy diss track with bars about every one of his colleagues? And is there anything Clarence Thomas wouldn't let a Republican president do? We then review a lesser-noticed SCOTUS decision from this week on whether you can sue USPS for intentionally stealing your mail for openly racist reasons (the answer may surprise you!).  Finally, in today's footnote: Thomas Takes the ICE Exam! Learning Resources, Inc. et al. v. Trump (2/20/2026) United States Postal Service v. Konan  (2/24/2026) “The Postmaster,” William Shawn, The New Yorker (11/14/1970)(letter addressed to William Faulkner from Post Office Inspector Mark Webster) Memorandum Summary of Documents Newly Received from DHS Whistleblowers, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (2/23/2026)(with leaked ICE training documents attached) Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!

U.S. Senator probes into Binance over alleged ties to Iran. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has opened an investigation into Binance following reports that $1.7 billion was transferred to Iran-linked organizations. Binance denies the claims, but is the world's largest exchange in trouble again given sanctions violations in the past? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

It’s been four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Recent peace talks concluded without bringing the region any closer to peace. This war has displaced millions and killed thousands of civilians. Russian armed forces recently attacked district heating systems leaving thousands of civilians without heat. 2026 has been the coldest winter in Ukraine since the initial invasion. Today, we get an update on this conflict. We hear from U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal about his recent visit toUkraine. Plus, Connecticut residents with ties to Ukraine have organized to send aid overseas. We hear from them. GUESTS: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) Larissa Babij: Connecticut native and writer, translator and dancer living in Kyiv, Ukraine. Her book is “A Kind of Refugee: The Story of an American Who Refused to Leave Ukraine” Carl Harvey: Organizer with the New Haven Connecticut Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund Myron Melnyk: Organizers with New Haven Connecticut Ukrainian American Humanitarian Aid Fund Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this fiery edition of Kim on a Whim, Kim and Marc expose the staggering profits members of Congress made trading stocks in 2025 — with Nancy Pelosi's alleged 17,000% return topping the charts. They rip into the hypocrisy of lawmakers who decry corruption while exploiting inside knowledge for personal gain. The segment dives into specific figures, from Richard Blumenthal's $80 million haul to Ro Khanna's thousands of trades, questioning why insider-style trading remains legal for elected officials. Marc shares his own perspective from public office and calls for bans, blind trusts, and real accountability in Washington. Hashtags: #KimOnAWhim #CongressionalCorruption #StockTradingBan #NancyPelosi #InsiderTrading #EthicsInGovernment #RichardBlumenthal #RoKhanna #MarcCoxMorningShow #DCPolitics

Jen Psaki shows how an onslaught of bad news and bad polls for Donald Trump is making him more desperate to control voting and the outcomes of elections in the U.S., and he is actively taking steps to do so while his staff struggle to find alternative explanations for what is going on.Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket, joins to discuss Donald Trump's growing threat to free and fair elections in the United States.Senator Richard Blumenthal discusses Senate Democrats' demands for holding ICE accountable for their actions, and a shadow hearing today to hear from victims of abuse by overzealous ICE agents.Rep. Dan Goldman, a former federal prosecutor, talks with Jen Psaki about the many investigatory leads presented in what has been released of the Epstein files so far and what would likely be pursued if the United States has a real attorney general instead of a Donald Trump sycophant.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for January 22,2026. 0:30 Tens of thousands of pro-life Americans packed the National Mall for the 53rd annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., standing in the cold to celebrate life, not protest or riot. Vice President J.D. Vance addressed the crowd with a message that cut through the politics: don’t lose faith. Acknowledging frustration inside the movement, Vance urged supporters to stay hopeful and remember how far the pro-life cause has come since the fall of Roe v. Wade. We break down why Dobbs v. Jackson was a historic turning point, how the fight has shifted back to the states, and why Donald Trump remains the most pro-life president in American history for appointing the justices who overturned Roe. From state-level victories and setbacks to the future of Planned Parenthood and federal enforcement, the March for Life is proof that the culture of life is still alive — and that hope, not despair, is driving the movement forward. 9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. 14 states have declared a state of emergency over a winter storm approaching this weekend. TikTok will keep on ticking in the USA.The social media company has finalized its sale to US businesses who will now control operations in the US. The US has officially left the World Health Organization. 12:30 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:00 President Donald Trump’s new “Board of Peace” is shaking up global politics. With 35 countries on board, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, and Israel, the coalition is a bold alternative to the United Nations, where every nation pays the same price to participate and actually gets results. We break down why Trump’s peace initiative is being attacked by the left, how critics like Susan Rice accuse him of “playing king of the world,” and why the real outrage is that Trump found a way to bypass corrupt global institutions. From rebuilding Gaza to forcing accountability in international diplomacy, we ask the big question: why is promoting world peace suddenly controversial when America leads it? 16:00 A viral story claims ICE “kidnapped” a five-year-old child in Minnesota — but the American Mamas say the truth tells a very different story. With Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson, we unpack what really happened when an illegal immigrant father fled into a snowstorm, abandoning his child, while the mother refused to even open the door to take him back. The conversation cuts through media spin, CNN headlines, and activist outrage to expose how misinformation about immigration enforcement spreads — and why ICE officers may have actually protected the child. From protesters frightening the boy to the surprising reality inside a modern detention center, we challenge the narrative and ask a blunt question: who really failed this child — ICE, or his parents? 23:00 A little-known provision buried in the 2021 Biden infrastructure bill could soon put a government-style “kill switch” in every new car by 2026 — and hardly anyone is talking about it. We break down why Rep. Thomas Massie is sounding the alarm over mandatory drunk-driving detection technology that uses cameras, sensors, and AI to monitor all drivers, not just impaired ones. From cars that can shut themselves down without due process, to privacy concerns, rising vehicle costs, and the risk of tech failures in real emergencies, we dive into what critics are calling Big Brother on wheels. And when 57 Republicans side with Democrats to keep it funded, the question becomes clear: is this really about safety — or about surveillance? 26:00 For the first time in nearly 30 years, the U.S. House of Representatives passed all 12 regular appropriations bills — and did it with bipartisan support. No last-minute omnibus. No backroom deals. Just Congress actually doing its job. We Dig Deep into why this return to regular order is such a big deal for government accountability, fiscal responsibility, and transparency. We credit Speaker Mike Johnson for restoring a committee-driven process that puts power back in the hands of rank-and-file lawmakers — and could finally slow Washington’s runaway spending. It’s not flashy. It’s not dramatic. But it might be the most important thing Congress has done in decades — and the media barely noticed. 32:00 Get TrimROX from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 33:00 Nurses in New York City are on strike — now entering day 11 — and the numbers behind their demands are turning heads. According to reports, some unions are pushing for raises that would bring nurse salaries close to $200,000 a year, sparking a heated debate over healthcare pay, government control, and the so-called free market in medicine. We dig into whether those salaries are realistic — or even possible — in a system dominated by Medicare, Medicaid, and government price controls. With hospitals dependent on federal funding, there is no true market to determine what healthcare jobs are really worth, and massive raises could ultimately hurt hospitals and patients alike. Bottom line: while unions demand more money, socialized healthcare economics may mean everyone pays the price — especially the sick. 35:30 Plus, it's Fake News Friday! We're putting you to the test with our weekly game of headlines—are they real news, fake news, or really fake news? From Elon Musk buying Ryanair and ICE “using a child as bait,” to Trump calling the National Guard “bad guys” and world leaders jamming to K-pop, can you spot the fake news? Play along, keep score, and share your results with us on Facebook page: facebook.com/AmericanGroundRadio. 39:30 We react to Senator Richard Blumenthal’s recent comments on CNN criticizing ICE agents in the wake of a highly controversial immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Blumenthal labeled Americans as being “repulsed” by ICE and called critics of enforcement “abhorrent,” touching off a sharp rebuttal about the role of federal law enforcement in protecting communities and enforcing U.S. immigration law. And we close today's show with anniversary that will make you say, "Whoa!" Articles: At Least 14 States Declare State of Emergency Ahead of Massive Winter Storm. Here’s When and Where It’s Set to Hit TikTok finalizes deal to keep operating in US Feds Capture Olympian Turned Sinaloa Cocaine Kingpin Ryan Wedding. House passes final government funding bills in milestone, overcoming Democratic DHS opposition Follow us: americangroundradio.com Facebook: facebook.com / AmericanGroundRadio Instagram: instagram.com/americangroundradioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Psaki reviews the lowlights of Donald Trump's cringey, humiliating  ramble of an address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland which not only put Trump's ignorance and vanity on full display but he repeatedly said the wrong name of the country at the center of his effort to destroy the western alliance.Donald Trump attempted to bring his signature style of whiney grievance politics to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, but only managed to show off his lack of knowledge of history and world affairs. Rep. Madeleine Dean, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, talks with Jen Psaki about how America's allies in Europe are interpreting Trump's petulance.Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Jen to discuss a secret memo that tells ICE agents they can raid homes without a warrant.   To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There is a national shortage of fire trucks and we are seeing that impact even at our local departments. Senator Richard Blumenthal has demanded an investigation by the FTC into the three companies behind the truck manufacturing.  We spoke with him about the problem.

Data centers are now under growing pressure not just in the markets, but also on Capitol Hill. Three democratic U.S. Senators – Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal and Chris Van Hollen – sent letters to seven tech companies including Meta, Google and Amazon asking what they're doing to pay their fair share of rising electricity costs from data centers.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Congressman John Larson is calling for the resignation of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. And apparently, in Washington DC, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have their reservations about Hegseth. We spoke with Senator Richard Blumenthal about this, who has already publicly called for Hegseth to resign or be fired. Image Credit: Reuters

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Senator Richard Blumenthal to discuss Congress' investigation into the military operations in the Caribbean after it was revealed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the order to “kill everyone” aboard a vessel suspected to be transporting drugs.Later, Nicolle covers the mysterious MRI Trump received in October, which, when asked by a reporter, Trump said he had no idea which body part it was for. As Trump faces the increased fatigue that comes with aging, the FDA put out a memo that suggests it's going to get stricter when approving vaccines.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textOn this episode, I'm joined by United States Senator Richard Blumenthal.  With the push for college sports reform heating up in Congress, Senator Blumenthal breaks down why the SAFE Act—and not the SCORE Act— is the right path forward for college athletics. He describes the NCAA as an abject failure in protecting athletes' rights, and explains how the SAFE Act establishes a basic floor for athletes' rights and puts enforcement directly in their hands, while the SCORE Act would give even more power back to the NCAA. We also dive into the Sports Broadcasting Act, potential employee status for college athletes, and the recent sports betting scandals. Here we go.Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .

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Senator Richard Blumenthal is advocating for a ban on AI companions for children called The Guard Act. This is a bi-partisan effort in Washington DC on top of the ongoing fight to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. We learned more about it with Senator Blumenthal. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Senate Democrats are ratcheting up pressure on the White House over artificial intelligence data centers and the surging utility costs that have accompanied their nationwide buildout. In a letter sent Monday to Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, five senators blasted the Trump administration for the “sweetheart deals” it has made with Big Tech companies on data centers, and its “reckless abandonment” of consumers as their electricity bills soar. The letter, which was led by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., states: “​​Since his second inauguration, President Trump has cozied up to Meta, Google, Oracle, OpenAI, and other Big Tech companies, fast-tracking and pushing for the buildout of power-hungry data centers across the country.” According to the letter — which was also signed by Democratic Sens. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, Ron Wyden of Oregon, Ed Markey of Massachusetts and independent Bernie Sanders of Vermont — national power consumption from data centers could jump from 5% to 12% within three years, and even the White House noted in its AI Action Plan that “technological advancements of AI are increasing pressures on the grid.” At the same time, the second Trump administration has seemingly traded in the all-of-the-above approach to energy sources pursued during the president's first term for a decidedly anti-renewables bent that the senators said has “supercharged this cost-of-living crisis by making it harder to increase and diversify sources of household electricity sources.” The Department of Veterans Affairs' push to modernize decades-old systems faced a technical issue earlier this year, delaying education benefits payments for tens of thousands of students at the start of the school year. A group of veterans' service organizations, including the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), highlighted the issue this week, telling reporters that the technical glitch occurred in August, when the VA began converting benefits claims from its legacy system to a new processing system for Chapter 35 Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance. The VA launched its initiative to modernize the GI Bill process in 2022, and the Digital GI Bill platform was set to be fully operational by April 2024 but faced its own delays last year. A part of the multi-billion-dollar initiative involves overhauling multiple legacy systems, including those related to the education benefits process. Ashlynne Haycock-Lohmann, the director of government and legislative affairs at TAPS, told FedScoop in an interview that the veterans' service community welcomes the changes to decades-old systems, but the timing around the school year could present risks. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

Donald Trump is dismantling American democracy through corruption, pay-to-play schemes, and the politicization of the courts and Department of Justice. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins Marc Elias & Democracy Docket to discuss Republicans enabling an authoritarian takeover, turning justice into revenge, and destroying institutional integrity. Support independent journalism: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-youtube Stay informed with the latest news and political analysis: https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/youtube Follow Democracy Docket: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket

U.S. citizens have been arrested in the Trump Administration's aggressive immigration crackdown. According to ProPublica, at least 170 have been arrested or detained by immigration agents since President Trump took office for his second term.In response, Texas Rep. Robert Garcia and Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut — both Democrats — have announced an investigation into these detentions.It is incredibly concerning that now anyone can be targeted,” Rep. Garcia tells NPR. “It's important that we begin documenting all of this.”For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Tyler Bartlam and Michael Levitt, with audio engineeringfrom Damian Herring. It was edited by Patrick Jarenwatananon and Sarah Handel. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

October 22nd, 2025, 5pm: Today on Capitol Hill, House Republicans referred former CIA director John Brennan to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution. Nicolle Wallace is joined by John Brennan to discuss Trump's threats. Plus, Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Nicolle to talk about the alarming boat strikes in the Caribbean and Noah Oppenheim discusses his newest movie “A House of Dynamite.”For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

12 - The Dude gives us his thoughts on ICE and the state of the country. Yes, The Big Lebowski himself was on Jimmy Kimmel last night. 1205 - Kristi Noem is disappointed in Zach Bryan's choice to disparage ICE in a new unreleased song. 1210 - Haverford Township says “Resist!” when it comes to ICE. 1215 - Side - walk out song to your rally 1230 - Joining the Program today is former NBA player and current political activist, Enes Freedom Kanter, joins us today as he has a new book “In the Name of Freedom”, detailing his experience in dictatorial Turkey and the freedom he has here in the US. Does he think he's been blackballed by the NBA because they are afraid he might be attacked or killed while on the road? When is the last time Enes saw his family? Why does he have a bounty on his head? Enes calls out NATO allies for their careless non-enforcement of European borders. Did the NBA criticize Enes' stance on Turkey? What about China? How much money has Enes lost out on for speaking his mind? 1250 - Where are people getting their news? Dom and Henry might not approve. Your calls. 1 - How many gang members are in Chicago? Which is worse, Chicago or Portland? 110 - How could a candidate for governor be upset that an interviewer is asking her questions? 115 - Is Zack Bryan going to get canceled? 120 - Does Trump have dementia? JB Pritzker is saying he does. Is it a stylistic thing about Trump in the way he talks? 135 - Who is the new attraction coming to the Philadelphia Art Museum? Why is there so much blowback from the local press? Your calls. 140 - Dom reads some recently published poetry on NJ gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill. More calls. 150 - Your calls. 2 - Pam Bondi shuts down Senator Richard Blumenthal over his accusation of impropriety. 205 - One Battle After Another is sparking some controversy after depicting left-wing terrorists bombing an immigrant detention center. Is that okay for this day and age? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - We return to Zach Bryan's unreleased song going after cops. Dom explains how this puts a target on the officer's backs. 250 - The Lightning Round!

Connecticut has dipped into reserves to ensure the federal government shutdown does not affect residents who receive WIC benefits. Environmental groups in New York want Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill to protect horseshoe crabs. President Donald Trump wants an investigation into U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut. In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy accused Trump of orchestrating what he called an authoritarian takeover of the federal government. Plus, how one New England organization is pushing to keep kids off smartphones.

Jo is joined by Senator Richard Blumenthal for an urgent conversation about the Trump Shutdown. They discuss the political gamesmanship behind the Congressional standoff, the truth about rising healthcare costs, and they examine how Republican policies are hurting everyday Americans – especially those in Trump's favorite red states. The GOP is pushing a narrative that is packed with lies; Senator Blumenthal shares FACTS about the looming loss of health insurance subsidies and the impact on military and federal workers.  Sane(ish) Partners: - Fast Growing Trees: Sane(ish) listeners also get 15% OFF their first purchase by visiting⁠ https://www.FastGrowingTrees.com/SANEISH ⁠– and using the code SANEISH at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 - Pam Bondi shuts down Senator Richard Blumenthal over his accusation of impropriety. 205 - What percentage of people pass the CDL licensing test to drive big rig trucks? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - Will people buy Zack Bryan's new album if he disparages the cops? 240 - Zohran Mamdani pays tribute to those lost two years ago today in Israel, but puts his own lefty spin on it. Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - They say there are no stupid questions, and then CNN outdoes itself when they talk to Stephen Miller. 1215 - Side - all-time comeback/sequel 1220 - Can politicians condemn political violence? Does this interaction with a Democrat have parallels to Stephen Miller's interview on CNN? 1230 - New Jersey Public Health Innovation PAC (NJPHIPAC) board member and writer for SaveJersey.com, Matt Connolly, joins us today. What was this big gala the other night that Jack Ciattarelli attended? Why is this a very important PAC and cause for the MAHA movement? How problematic is the legislation over parental rights and their kids' health in Jersey? How good of a political calculation has Ciattarelli made regarding social issues? 1250 - Zach Bryan takes aim at ICE in a new unreleased song. Has he lost the plot? 1 - Jonny Z of Mulligan's Shore Bar joins us today. What will be the “Special” at the bar come Friday? Who will be down the shore? Who will have their parking spot reserved with a polished keg? 115 - We tease the upcoming interview by discussing cities like Chicago and their refusal to police their own towns, by refusing assistance to federal agencies like ICE. 130 - National President of the FOP, Patrick Yoes, joins us today. With Chicago PD refusing to assist ICE, why does Patrick think this sets a dangerous precedent? What really is “qualified immunity”? What do lawmakers not understand about law enforcement and the target that has been put on officers' backs? 150 - Your calls. 2 - Pam Bondi shuts down Senator Richard Blumenthal over his accusation of impropriety. 205 - What percentage of people pass the CDL licensing test to drive big rig trucks? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - Will people buy Zack Bryan's new album if he disparages the cops? 240 - Zohran Mamdani pays tribute to those lost two years ago today in Israel, but puts his own lefty spin on it. Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

Senator Richard Blumenthal takes Harry through his bombshell report exposing the colossal waste generated by the ironically-named Department of Government Efficiency during its rampage through the federal government. Illegal firings, spoiled food aid, and the installation of Elon Musk's overpaid minions all came with a price—both in billions of dollars and in quality of government. Plus, the two former federal prosecutors talk about Trump's efforts to push unqualified loyalists into top law enforcement posts with or without Senate approval.  Mentioned in this episode:  Senate minority staff report on DOGE:   https://www.washingtonpost.com/documents/b256b202-ff01-48dc-a2d1-80b0e43fa87a.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Jonathan Chait, Alex Wagner, Andrew Weissmann, Michele Norris, Angelo Carusone, Sam Stein, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, and Paul Rieckhoff. 

It's been one year since the Butler, Pennsylvania assassination attempt on President Trump. We have a first look at a Senate report that has new findings on what went wrong. The Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee Senator Rand Paul joins us with the conclusions from his new report. Then, in Texas, the grueling task of cleanup and recovery continues ten days after massive flooding killed at least 129 people -- with dozens more still missing. Was it a preventable tragedy? We talk with Washington's Senator Maria Cantwell, the top Democrat on the committee that oversees the National Weather Service. And, with Russian attacks on Ukraine intensifying, and the president's increasing annoyance with Vladimir Putin, we get an update from the two senators pushing for punishing sanctions on Russia, South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham and Connecticut Democrat Richard Blumenthal. Finally, House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill joins to help us understand the complicated world of cryptocurrency. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses Senate Republicans passing Trump's megabill despite its unpopularity even among the GOP, the updates from Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' trial as the jury says they cannot decide on the racketeering charge, Joined by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Tim Miller, Claire McCaskill, Sam Stein, State Rep. J.D. Scholten, Jose Javier Rodriguez, Anthony Coley, Lisa Rubin, Rehema Ellis, Kristy Greenberg, Charles Coleman, Amanda Carpenter and Michele Norris.

Guests: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Rep. Kim Schrier, Brandy Zadrozny, Alexis McGill Johnson, Rep. Robert GarciaTonight: Trump reruns the Sean Spicer post-inauguration playbook with Hegseth press conference. Then, he promised to make America healthy, so why are so many doctors protesting what RFK Jr is doing on vaccines? And after a Supreme Court blow for women's rights, the president of Planned Parenthood.    Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.